House of Manson (also known as Manson in the United Kingdom) is a 2014 biographical film that was written and directed by Brandon Slagle.[1] It had its world premiere on October 18, 2014 at the Twin Cities Film Festival and stars Ryan Kiser as Charles Manson.[2]
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| Directed by | Brandon Slagle |
| Written by | Brandon Slagle |
| Produced by | Devanny Pinn, Britt Griffith |
| Starring | Ryan Kiser |
| Cinematography | Michael Rattet |
| Edited by | Maximillian Williams |
Production companies | House of Manson Micro Bay Features |
| Distributed by | Kaleidoscope Lighthouse Digital Media New Horizon Films Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editThe film details the life of Charles Manson, leading up to the murder of actress and model Sharon Tate and subsequent trial and sentencing.
Cast
edit- Ryan Kiser as Charlie
- Devanny Pinn as Susan Atkins
- Julie Rose as Leslie Van Houten
- Reid Warner as Tex Watson
- Serena Lorien as Patricia Krenwinkel
- Tristan Risk as Abigail Folger
- Max Wasa as Rosemary LaBianca
- Suzi Lorraine as Sharon Tate
- Tawny Amber Young as Rosalie Willis
- Erin Marie Hogan as Linda Kasabian
- Caitlin Kazepis as Gypsy Share
- Jennifer Woods as Terry's Girlfriend
- Trish Cook as Kathleen Maddox
- Brandon Slagle as Uncle Maddox
- Dillon Paigen as Steven Parent
- Teresa R. Parker as Officer Orr (as Teresa Parker)
Reception
editDread Central gave House of Manson a favorable review, writing that it was "informative, violent, shocking, and saddening – Slagle should be applauded for taking on a subject that’s been beaten to death and giving it a totally new perspective from the audience’s point of view."[3] Shock Till You Drop also gave a positive review, citing its acting and praising it for being "one of the few true-crime biopic indie films to roll out in a long time that doesn’t feel like simply an excuse to make a film, cashing in on the name".[4] Starburst was mildly more mixed, stating that it "won't offer any new insights or conclusions but it does present a different slant on a character whose infamy shows no sign of abating. Slagle's film is of interest though, built on excellent performances and subtle, almost documentary-like direction that draws the viewer in."[5]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "The House of Manson Opens at AFM 2014; New Artwork". Dread Central. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "Twin Cities Film Fest preview, part one - Twin Cities Daily Planet". Twin Cities Daily Planet. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "House of Manson (2015)". Dread Central. 9 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "Review: Brandon Slagle's HOUSE OF MANSON - Shock Till You Drop". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
- ^ "HOUSE OF MANSON (review)". Starburst. Retrieved 2016-02-05.[permanent dead link]